HESI LPN
Geriatrics
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,1. Which pharmacokinetic change is most commonly observed
in the geriatric population?
- A) Increased hepatic clearance
- B) Decreased renal clearance
- C) Enhanced absorption rate in the gastrointestinal tract
- D) Increased volume of distribution
- Correct Answer: B) Decreased renal clearance
2. Which type of dementia is characterized by fluctuations in
cognition and Parkinsonian symptoms?
- A) Alzheimer's Disease
- B) Vascular Dementia
- C) Lewy Body Dementia
- D) Frontotemporal Dementia
- Correct Answer: C) Lewy Body Dementia
3. The Beers Criteria is a guideline used to:
- A) Assess nutritional requirements in older adults
- B) Diagnose specific geriatric syndromes
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, - C) Identify potentially inappropriate medications in the elderly
- D) Evaluate mental health disorders
- Correct Answer: C) Identify potentially inappropriate
medications in the elderly
4. Sarcopenia in the elderly is primarily characterized by:
- A) Excess body fat
- B) Muscle wasting and strength reduction
- C) Bone density loss
- D) Increased joint flexibility
- Correct Answer: B) Muscle wasting and strength reduction
5. Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of
anticholinergic drugs in the elderly?
- A) Constipation
- B) Drowsiness
- C) Urinary retention
- D) Diarrhea
- Correct Answer: D) Diarrhea
### Multiple Responses Questions:
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Geriatrics
LATEST EXIT EXAM REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which pharmacokinetic change is most commonly observed
in the geriatric population?
- A) Increased hepatic clearance
- B) Decreased renal clearance
- C) Enhanced absorption rate in the gastrointestinal tract
- D) Increased volume of distribution
- Correct Answer: B) Decreased renal clearance
2. Which type of dementia is characterized by fluctuations in
cognition and Parkinsonian symptoms?
- A) Alzheimer's Disease
- B) Vascular Dementia
- C) Lewy Body Dementia
- D) Frontotemporal Dementia
- Correct Answer: C) Lewy Body Dementia
3. The Beers Criteria is a guideline used to:
- A) Assess nutritional requirements in older adults
- B) Diagnose specific geriatric syndromes
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, - C) Identify potentially inappropriate medications in the elderly
- D) Evaluate mental health disorders
- Correct Answer: C) Identify potentially inappropriate
medications in the elderly
4. Sarcopenia in the elderly is primarily characterized by:
- A) Excess body fat
- B) Muscle wasting and strength reduction
- C) Bone density loss
- D) Increased joint flexibility
- Correct Answer: B) Muscle wasting and strength reduction
5. Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of
anticholinergic drugs in the elderly?
- A) Constipation
- B) Drowsiness
- C) Urinary retention
- D) Diarrhea
- Correct Answer: D) Diarrhea
### Multiple Responses Questions:
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